Africa’s Billionaires Reach Record $105 Billion as Dangote Maintains Top Spot for 14th Year
Africa’s wealthiest individuals have reached a historic milestone, with their combined net worth surpassing $100 billion for the first time. According to Forbes’ 2025 rankings, the continent’s billionaires now hold
Elon Musk Found Not Guilty of Fraud Over Tesla Tweet
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has been cleared of wrongdoing for a tweet in which he said he had "funding secured" to take the electric carmaker back into private ownership. Shareholders
Scammers Trick Company Employee Using Video Call Filled with Deepfakes of Execs, Steal $25 Million
In a sophisticated cybercrime incident, scammers employed deepfake technology to orchestrate a $25 million theft from the Hong Kong branch of an undisclosed multinational company. The criminals utilized digitally recreated
300 Million Jobs Could be Affected by Latest Wave of AI, Says Goldman Sachs
As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has spawned platforms like ChatGPT, according
Intel to Cut 15% of Workforce Amid Struggles with AI and Market Shifts
Intel announced a major restructuring effort on Thursday, which includes laying off 15% of its workforce as part of a $10 billion cost-reduction plan. The company, once a leader in
Tech Giants Like Meta, Google to be Forced to Pay for Australian News
Australia has announced new regulations that will require major tech companies, including Meta and Google, to financially compensate Australian media outlets for news content shared on their platforms. The initiative,
Disney Settles With Former Marvel Exec Victoria Alonso Over Sudden Firing
The Walt Disney Company has settled with former Marvel Studios VFX chief Victoria Alonso after pink-slipping her last month. While details between Alonso and Disney are confidential, there was a
Starlink Rolls Back Price Increase in Nigeria, Promises Refunds to Affected Customers
Starlink, the satellite internet service led by billionaire Elon Musk, has reversed its recent price increase in Nigeria, responding to widespread customer criticism. The company also announced it will issue
Mondelez Takes Legal Action Against Tony’s Chocolonely Over Purple Packaging
In a legal dispute over packaging design, Mondelez, the manufacturer of Milka chocolate, has filed a lawsuit against Tony's Chocolonely, alleging the imitation of its distinctive purple packaging. Tony's Chocolonely
America’s Beer King Dethroned
In a significant shift, Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed by Constellation Brands near Mexico City, has emerged as the top-selling beer in May, dethroning Bud Light from its longstanding
Kanye West Warns Fans Against Buying ‘Fake Yeezys’ Amid Dispute with Adidas: ‘Non-Approved 350s Are Corny’
Kanye West took to social media on Monday to address his ongoing dispute with adidas, warning fans against purchasing unauthorized Yeezy-inspired products from the sportswear giant. In an Instagram video,
Stellantis Recalls 375,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk, Advises Owners to Park Outside
Automaker Stellantis is recalling approximately 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide due to a battery defect linked to vehicle fires. The company is urging affected owners to park their vehicles
Jack Ma’s Return Signals Shift in China’s Business Climate
After years of regulatory scrutiny and economic uncertainty, China appears to be making a renewed push to support private enterprises. In a move seen as a turning point, Chinese leader
Bulgaria Adopts the Euro as 21st Member of Currency Bloc Amid Public Divide
Bulgaria has officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21st country to adopt the single European currency after a long and often turbulent path to membership. The move places the Balkan
Indomie Heroes Awards Extends Age Limit, Opens Entry Submissions Until June
Organisers of the annual Indomie Heroes Awards have announced key updates to this year’s edition, including an extension of the age limit and additional time for Nigerians to submit nominations.
Activist Hackers Leak Disney’s Internal Slack Messages Over AI Concerns
An activist hacking group, Nullbulge, has claimed responsibility for leaking around 1.2 terabytes of Disney's internal Slack messages, including details on unreleased projects, raw images, computer codes, and some logins.
Google’s Answer to Microsoft Copilot is Finally Here
Google has expanded its AI offerings with the introduction of Google Duet, a plug-in designed to cater to corporate teams seeking optimized functionalities in their workspace. Available for a subscription
Twitter to Revoke ‘Legacy’ Verified Badges in April
As Elon Musk promised, Twitter’s previous blue check-mark verification regime will soon be history. As reported o Variety, the social network, which the mega-billionaire bought last year in a debt-heavy
Coca-Cola Bottler Seeks 10-Month Extension to Implement Packaging Changes
Nairobi Bottlers Limited has returned to the High Court, seeking an extension of 10 months to comply with a 2018 judgment directing the inclusion of nutritional information, storage details, and
Microsoft Commits $50bn To Bridge AI Gap
Microsoft has pledged to invest $50bn by the end of the decade to expand access to artificial intelligence in lower-income countries, warning that uneven adoption of the technology risks deepening
